Sedins by far the easiest players to deal with. He called them dream players.

Canucks went hard after Shea Weber during free agency and were very close but then Flyers came in with the ridiculous offer.

Gillis said media is a huge part of whether a free agent wants to sign with a certain city/team. Can be a very negative influence.
- VANTEL

so surprised by this......... Heavy sarcasm.

He has talked to Sedins when they announced retirement . He would attend ceremony if asked .

He said him and Luongo got along great.

He has talked to Sedins when they announced retirement . He would attend ceremony if asked .

He said him and Luongo got along great.
- VANTEL

Thanks for the updates! Always interesting to hear

Thanks for the updates! Always interesting to hear
- NewYorkNuck

yeah i hear you.

its hard to tell.

combination of both probably.
- BobBot

If you follow the philosophy of those who can't, teach, Bomber should be a hell of a coach

Asked if he was over 2011 . I will never be over 2011

Asked if he was upset by Linden signing ? I was too busy trying to get my life together . I was upset. I needed a time to get my life back in order was quoted earlie in the interview.

He won't admit to hiring Torts but being diplomatic about tap dancing around pinning it on Aquilini

He was well aware of the Ballard Raymond and a second for everyone

Tkachuk just scored his second of the night. 2-1 Ottawa

thanks for the updates vantel

Tkachuk just scored his second of the night. 2-1 Ottawa
- VANTEL

So now all of the Tkachuks have scored their first NHL goals against the Flyers?

thanks for the updates vantel
- BobBot

So now all of the Tkachuks have scored their first NHL goals against the Flyers?
- 1970vintage

Seriously?

Seriously?
- VANTEL

I heard today that Keith did it in 4, or maybe 5 games. Matt in his sixth game, and now Brady in his third.

Trade Sven.😎

I heard today that Keith did it in 4, or maybe 5 games. Matt in his sixth game, and now Brady in his third.
- 1970vintage

I think tonight is Brady's first game. He was injured

Early injuries to goaltending depth, Benning should put this tank in high gear and trade Markstrom, run with Nilsson and Kublikov or whatever the hell his name is

Gillis said he got along with all other GMs and the rumour came from a TSN Toronto who fed the fuel to the fire but was false.

He felt very bad about putting Maholta off the team he was trying to do what was best for Manny.

I think tonight is Brady's first game. He was injured
- VANTEL

It's his second, dad did it 3, brother in 4.

This one was a big one .

He said he read Botch's piece of the Athletic and he said Botch is very accurate. He also admitted that there was a few chances to trade Luongo . I believe he is referring to the Draft where they had a deal with TO and Lou said NO. Botch said he was standing right there and watched Luongo nix the deal.

It's his second, dad did it 3, brother in 4.
- 1970vintage

This one was a big one .

He said he read Botch's piece of the Athletic and he said Botch is very accurate. He also admitted that there was a few chances to trade Luongo . I believe he is referring to the Draft where they had a deal with TO and Lou said NO. Botch said he was standing right there and watched Luongo nix the deal.
- VANTEL

man that was a special time

He said Torts did have a Murphy bed at the arena, but never used it. He said Torts was not invested in the Canucks or their plan. He said he knew when your coach gets suspended for so many games it is not a good thing. He knew right form the start it was a bad hire.


That's the end of interview

Early injuries to goaltending depth, Benning should put this tank in high gear and trade Markstrom, run with Nilsson and Kublikov or whatever the hell his name is
- 1970vintage

I know it is painful to watch and I need to remind myself constantly but this is our best chance at a lottery pick.

Make full scale changes next year but if you can get 3 or 4 picks in the top 35 that would really boost the rebuild

- VANTEL

Thanks for the interview updates, Vantel.
You're a good poster.

I know it is painful to watch and I need to remind myself constantly but this is our best chance at a lottery pick.

Make full scale changes next year but if you can get 3 or 4 picks in the top 35 that would really boost the rebuild
- VANTEL

It’s actually less painful to watch than it has been in years. Last year there was the Boeser watch - if he scores and the team looses in regulation fans were happy. Now we have Boeser who is old hat, and Pettersson who is shiny and new. Next year add a pair of Hughes, a little more loosing.